Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Remote)
Job Description
About the Role
Join BetterHelp as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Remote, Flexible Schedule in United States. Benefits We Offer $2,000 first month bonus* for therapists who work 40 hours in their first 30 days on the platform. $1,000 first client bonus
## for therapists that engage with their first client within 14 days of beginning their application.
Key Responsibilities
- provide the clinical expertise, we take care of everything else.
- provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.
- provide therapy services, you cannot be a provider on BetterHelp at this time.
Requirements
- Years of Experience: 3+ years (Required) Education: Master’s (Required) Licenses We Accept: Full Independent Clinical: LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, Psychologist, PsyD, etc.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Private practice with no doors and no overhead.
- Join the world's largest online therapy platform.
- Put simply: You provide the clinical expertise, we take care of everything else.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $78K - $114K
- Signing bonus: $2,000.
Work Schedule**
- Contract position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with BetterHelp in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Remote) at BetterHelp a 8.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Clinical Psychology counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at BetterHelp is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Remote counselor positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
BetterHelp lists compensation for this counselor position at $78k to $114k annually.
This is in line with the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote counselor position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($78k–$114k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.6/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical therapy, Telehealth, Mental health counseling, Case management, Crisis intervention, Psychotherapy, Written communication, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: Provide clinical expertise and therapy services to clients through a secure online platform. Manage a caseload while utilizing various communication tools like video, audio, and messaging to support client therapeutic journeys.
Benefits package: $2,000 first month bonus (CA only), $1,000 first client bonus (CA only), $650 health insurance stipend, Free access to 390+ CEU courses, Free BetterHelp membership, No insurance paneling, Zero fees, Weekly compensation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Clinical Psychology counselor jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
30d ago
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